[SLUG] What happens if I replace the motherboard and CPU?

[Jamie Adams]

> Hi
> 
> Another question.
> 
> It looks like I've got the go-ahead to upgrade my motherboard and CPU.
> What will happen when I boot up after that?
> 
> Will I need to re-install Linux, or will it just autodetect and sort
> itself out? Given that I'll be buying a current CPU and RH9 is a while
> old, I'd imagine it might struggle to identify the new kit.
> 

In my experience, it should be fine. I wouldn't worry about it. I
believe mandrake is optimised for 386 and above, though it might be
Pentium optimised. I digress anyway. It'll be fine.

Jamie